People: Morris family / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1740">1740</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1744">1744</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 78 linear ft. (131 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection spans approximately 200 years, from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, and five generations of the Morris-Shinn-Maier family, which are traced through matrilineal and patrilineal lines. They were prominent Quaker businessmen and lawyers in the Philadelphia area, and a large portion of the collection is dedicated to their legal and business material, as well as a great deal of very detailed financial material. There is also a quantity of personal material, namely diaries and correspondence, and material from philanthropic work done by later generations. Principal individuals include Paul David Irwin Maier, William Morris Maier, Anna Shinn Maier, Levi Morris and Naomi McClenachan Morris. A genealogical chart done by a Haverford student while processing the collection has been printed out and is included in the box 1191 (ovs).

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5.8 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of two prominent Philadelphia Quaker families, Morris and Sansom, spanning more than two centuries, from the colonial period into the 20th century. Topics include cultural and religious life and social and economic development.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: A history across several generations of Quaker brewers beginning with Anthony Morris in the 17th century. As well, there is genealogical and biographical information on the Perot, Marshall, Morris, Gomey, Siter, Powell, and Wilcox families.

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Extent:: 1.3 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes an assortment of legal documents, including deeds, marriage certificates, indentures, and leases.

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